Apple tree Red Chief

Apple tree Red Chief
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: USA
  • Taste: slightly sour-sweet, slightly bland
  • Scent: pleasant and strong, varietal
  • Fruit weight, g: 180-200
  • Fruit size: large
  • Yield: high
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 3 years
  • Ripening terms: autumn
  • Removable maturity: end of September
  • Keeping quality: 7-8 months
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Breeders from the United States managed to create a unique variety called Red Chief. This type of apple tree has a large list of positive qualities, thanks to which it has become widespread and popular among gardeners. And also Red Chief stands out favorably against the background of other common varieties of apple trees that are grown within the borders of Russia.

Description of the variety

The trees can grow in height from 6 to 7 meters. The crown is small and has a narrow pyramidal shape. The size of the leaves is average, the shape is oblong, oval. The tip is elongated, and the base is rounded. The lower part of the leaves turns bright red. Shoots can be either straight or slightly curved. They are heavily pubescent and have a rich red-brown color.

Features, pros and cons

The main feature of the Red Chief variety is a high yield, which persists from season to season. This indicator can only be achieved with careful care. Any disturbance in the cultivation process will lead to a decrease in the quality of the crop.

A number of characteristics are noted as advantages.

  • The ability to create a tight and compact fit due to the small crown and medium height.

  • Young trees will begin to delight with the first harvest already a couple of years after planting.

  • The fruits are great for realization. They have an attractive appearance that will impress buyers. It is also worth noting the rich content of vitamin C and sugar.

  • The fruits will remain beautiful even after long-term transportation. They practically do not wrinkle, keeping their shape.

  • Apples are stored until February, retaining their taste and marketability. This does not require special containers or conditions.

  • The variety is undemanding to care.

  • Large distribution area.

  • Strong immunity to certain diseases.

There are also drawbacks to the fruit crop.

  • Hot and dry weather is difficult for apple trees. It is important to maintain the correct humidity level.

  • Trees can only withstand frosts down to 25 degrees below zero. For the winter, the orchard must be prepared and insulated.

  • The cultivar is prone to scab, bitter spot and rot.

Ripening and fruiting

The fruits ripen in autumn. Removable maturity falls at the end of September. Fruiting is stable if trees are protected from diseases, pests, and also fed and watered in time.

Growing regions

When laying a garden, it is very important to take into account the peculiarities of the climate of the region. Red Chief is considered to be a medium-hardy variety, and it is also difficult to tolerate frosts in early March. Experienced summer residents recommend growing this variety in the south of Russia or in central regions with a temperate climate.

In the regions that are located north of the Moscow region, it is not recommended to plant apple trees. To protect trees even in the Moscow region, it is advisable to cover them before the beginning of winter so that low temperatures do not harm the apple trees.

Yield

The American variety boasts a high yield. And also early maturity was noted.

Fruits and their taste

Apples are usually eaten fresh. The main color is yellow-green. At first, a weakly expressed blush appears in the form of stripes on the fruits.As it ripens, it becomes brighter and gradually covers the entire fruit. The shape is slightly elongated, conical. There are 5 tubercles on the top of the apple. Weight reaches 180 to 200 grams. The sizes are large. The peel is dense, covered with a translucent bloom.

The taste combines sweetness and sour notes. Some consider it a little bland. The pulp is firm and not very juicy. The color is cream. Pronounced and pleasant varietal aroma. Assessment of professional tasters - 4.8 points.

To obtain a bountiful harvest of fragrant apples, the garden must be periodically renewed by planting seedlings of productive and new varieties. The choice of an apple seedling must be approached with all responsibility, because low-quality planting material at best will not take root, and at worst it will die in the prime of years after numerous investments in its health and normal formation.

Growing features

The quality of the crop is greatly affected by the correct planting site. When choosing a site, the following requirements should be taken into account:

  • the variety loves sunlight, so the area should be well lit, so the fruits will be bright and sweet;

  • an area protected from drafts and cold northern winds is perfect;

  • apple trees take root well and grow on loamy soils, when grown on sandy loam soil, frost resistance indicators fall;

  • stagnation of water or its abundant amount leads to decay of the root system, which leads to the death of the tree, in the presence of groundwater, they should be located deep.

Planting apple trees is a very important, troublesome and responsible business. Its survival and full-fledged fruiting depends on the correct procedure. Before planting, you need to choose the right planting material, determine the location and prepare the soil.
A successful grafting helps to solve a whole range of problems, first of all: to get the varieties of interest and save space on the site. The vaccination technique itself is not so difficult and even a novice summer resident can master it. Vaccinations can be done during the entire growing season.
Along with top dressing and pruning necessary for apple trees, watering is also a significant contribution to the correct development of the culture, and therefore to a high yield. Improper watering, carried out inopportunely, without enough water, can bring big trouble to the fruit tree.

Pollination

Pollinating trees are planted next to the Red Chief variety, since it is considered self-fertile. It is recommended to grow the following species nearby: Gloucester, Golden Delicious and Elstar.

Top dressing

Fertilizers are needed for all fruit crops. Top dressing is laid in the ground when planting. The nutrients that are laid during planting are quite enough for young seedlings.

After feeding is performed according to the following scheme:

  • nitrogen compounds are used in the summer, in the first year of planting;

  • in the season of the first fruiting, potash-phosphorus compositions are chosen;

  • as soon as the tree begins to bloom, you need to add urea or superphosphate;

  • in the process of fruiting, apple trees are fertilized 3-4 times per season.

When the tree begins to bear fruit, it is fed 4 times a season with mineral fertilizers and urea. Fertilizers are applied to the trunk circle. Before feeding, the apple trees are watered and after the introduction of nutrients, they are watered again.

An important point in caring for an apple tree in the open field is feeding and fertilizing. Top dressing of apple trees begins in early spring and ends in late autumn. Lack of nutrition leads not only to a decrease in the quality and quantity of the crop, but also reduces the immunity of the tree, making it more vulnerable to pests and diseases. And with the autumn procedure, the tree will be able to lay more fruit buds, which will have a positive effect on the future harvest.
Despite the fact that apple trees are considered quite unpretentious plants, they still need proper autumn care.Timely preparation of trees for winter makes them more resistant to winter frosts, as well as increase future yields.

Diseases and pests

The apple plantation should be carefully inspected for disease. Most often, the variety originally from the United States suffers from several ailments.

  • Scab. A common fungal disease that can attack the whole tree, along with the fruits. This is a dangerous disease that can completely destroy the crop. Fight scab with fungicides, including Bordeaux liquid. Some summer residents use folk remedies such as a solution of dry mustard or horsetail infusion.

  • Apple moth. A dangerous insect, the larvae of which eat away the pulp of apples. They can rob a large portion of the crop. To get rid of parasites, you should spray with insecticides and apply a whole range of agrotechnical measures.

  • Spotting. Fungal disease that can be identified by foliage. Popular methods of struggle are Bordeaux liquid and copper oxychloride. Trees are sprayed with these compounds. And also folk remedies can be effective - an infusion of ash and garlic.

Preventive measures:

  • arrange an apple plantation on a hill;

  • loosening the soil with the arrival of autumn;

  • cleaning the garden from plant residues;

  • regular crown thinning for normal oxygen circulation.

The apple tree is a popular fruit crop among gardeners. It can be found in many summer cottages. But at the same time, such trees are often affected by various diseases. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and carry out the necessary procedures for a speedy recovery. Otherwise, the fruits will be spoiled, and the tree itself may die altogether.

Fruiting of aging trees, as well as the quality of the harvest, decreases. Therefore, if the tree is aging and there is a need to replace it, you need to think about how to propagate the apple tree so as not to lose the variety. For reproduction of an apple tree, several methods are used: by seeds, layering, eyes and cloning (budding).
General characteristics
Authors
USA
Yield
high
Transportability
Yes
Early maturity
early
Wood
Height
6-7 m
Crown
compact, narrow-pyramidal
Leaves
medium in size, oval-oblong, with a rounded base and a slightly elongated apex, petioles in the lower part are colored red
Escapes
slightly curved or straight, colored red-brown, heavily pubescent
Fruit
Appointment
fresh
Coloration
main - greenish-yellow, integumentary - striped at first, red, unexpressed blush, closer to ripening - bright red dense, capturing the entire fruit
Fruit shape
conical, slightly elongated, at the top of the apple - 5 tubercles
Fruit weight, g
180-200
Fruit size
large
Skin
covered with a thick, translucent waxy coating
Subcutaneous points
light, noticeable
Taste
sour-sweet, slightly bland
Pulp
light cream, slightly juicy, dense
Scent
pleasant and strong, varietal
Keeping quality
7-8 months
Tasting assessment
4.8 points
Growing
Self-fertility
pollinators - Elstar, Gloucester, Golden Delicious
Growth type
medium-sized
Frost resistance, ° C
up to -25 ° С
Resistance to fungal diseases
there is a predisposition
Scab resistance
there is a predisposition
Maturation
Ripening terms
autumn
Removable maturity
end of September
The beginning of fruiting varieties
for 3 years
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